Postcode EC1V 7ET is located in a major urban area, within the Clerkenwell ward of Islington in the London region, and forms part of the Clerkenwell area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 157.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Clerkenwell is £76,823 per year. The nearest station is Barbican, about 0.5 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 10 parks nearby, the closest small park is Spa Fields.
Clerkenwell has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,287 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 28% most deprived areas in England.
Clerkenwell has a very high crime rate, with approximately 157.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 41.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 39.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Clerkenwell is £76,823 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from EC1V 7ET.
Clerkenwell near EC1V 7ET has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Barbican located about 0.5 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | 1 | Barbican | Circle, Hammersmith and City, Metropolitan | Walking directions to Barbican |
| 0.5 mi | 1 | Farringdon | Circle, Elizabeth, Hammersmith and City, Metropolitan, Thameslink | Walking directions to Farringdon |
| 0.5 mi | 1 | Angel | Northern | Walking directions to Angel |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Spa Fields | Small | Walking directions to Spa Fields |
| 0.1 mi | King Square Gardens | Small | Walking directions to King Square Gardens |
| 0.5 mi | Shepherdess Walk Park | Small | Walking directions to Shepherdess Walk Park |
Based on 67 recent sales, the median property price is £750,000 (about £1,050 per square foot) in Clerkenwell area, with individual transactions ranging from £270,000 up to £3,000,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 9 | £1,650,000 | £1,162 |
| Flats | 58 | £716,000 | £1,038 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £760,000 | £1,157,500 |
| 2017 | £760,000 | £2,180,000 |
| 2018 | £725,000 | £1,372,500 |
| 2019 | £649,999 | £1,250,000 |
| 2020 | £738,750 | £2,255,000 |
| 2021 | £682,500 | £2,150,000 |
| 2022 | £750,000 | £2,000,000 |
| 2023 | £999,875 | £1,630,000 |
| 2024 | £940,000 | £1,590,000 |
| 2025 | £700,000 | £1,937,500 |
| 2026 | £718,000 | £1,380,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £1,064 | £1,097 |
| 2017 | £989 | £1,051 |
| 2018 | £1,005 | £1,091 |
| 2019 | £960 | £1,072 |
| 2020 | £983 | £1,156 |
| 2021 | £929 | £1,248 |
| 2022 | £976 | £1,315 |
| 2023 | £1,272 | £1,039 |
| 2024 | £1,069 | £1,166 |
| 2025 | £1,018 | £1,103 |
| 2026 | £1,038 | £1,085 |
There were 32 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near EC1V 7ET.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Jul 2025 | Flat 32, The Courtyard, 154, Goswell Road, London, EC1V 7DX | Flats | Leasehold | £475,000 | |
| 27 Mar 2025 | Flat 82, The Triangle, Compton Street, London, EC1V 0AG | Flats | Leasehold | £495,000 | |
| 25 Mar 2025 | Flat 68, The Triangle, Compton Street, London, EC1V 0AG | Flats | Leasehold | £350,000 | |
| 03 Dec 2025 | Flat 12, City Walk Apartments, 29, Seward Street, London, EC1V 3RF | Flats | Leasehold | £440,000 | |
| 07 Oct 2025 | Flat 20, City Walk Apartments, 29, Seward Street, London, EC1V 3RF | Flats | Leasehold | £490,000 |
In the EC1V 7ET postcode area, located within Clerkenwell, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of EC1V 7ET
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Retail 24 | Lever Street, Islington, EC1V 3QU | Walking directions to Retail 24 |
| 0 mi | Jubilee General Store | 131 Goswell Road, Islington, London, EC1V 7JY | Walking directions to Jubilee General Store |
| 0.1 mi | Kings | Central Street, Islington, EC1V 8BU | Walking directions to Kings |
| 0.1 mi | Nisa Local | Islington, EC1V 4PD | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.2 mi | Best-One Xpress | Lever Street, Islington, EC1V 3RA | Walking directions to Best-One Xpress |
Annual council tax rates for Islington district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for EC1V 7ET, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Giulio Ferrini
Clerkenwell - Elected 7 May 2026
Jara Falkenburg
Clerkenwell - Elected 7 May 2026
Ruth Hayes
Clerkenwell - Elected 7 May 2026
Emily Thornberry
Islington South and Finsbury - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around EC1V 7ET records about 158 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across London as a whole the rate is about 130 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are other theft, violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around EC1V 7ET in Clerkenwell is £750,000 (about £1,050 per square foot) based on 67 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to EC1V 7ET, including St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School (Good), Moreland Primary School (Good) and Dallington School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to EC1V 7ET is Barbican in TfL zone 1, about 734 m away, serving the Circle, Hammersmith and City and Metropolitan lines.
EC1V 7ET scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,287 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Islington South and Finsbury covering EC1V 7ET is Emily Thornberry (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Giulio Ferrini (Green Party), Jara Falkenburg (Green Party) and Ruth Hayes (Labour Party).